Stuffed Baked Tomatoes with Ricotta, Sweet Corn and Pesto

by Sala @ Veggie Belly on September 9, 2009

Can I just say that this dish is spectacular to make while the lovely summer tomatoes are still around! This is a great make- ahead tomato recipe. Once youve stuffed the tomatoes, you could keep them covered in the fridge for a day or two before baking.

Juicy, round, vine ripened tomatoes are just perfect for stuffing. Red or green peppers will also be great for stuffing.

Cut the the tomatoes in half horizontally. Scoop out the flesh and membrane using a spoon. Be careful not to scoop all the way into the skin. Save the tomato flesh for another dish that calls for tomatoes. Dab the cavities of the tomatoes with a paper towel. You need to dab away all the juice and moisture inside the tomatoes.

Mix together ricotta cheese, sweet corn, pesto, garlic and parmesan. Stuff the tomatoes with the filling. Then sprinkle bread crumbs on top.

Place the stuffed tomatoes in a buttered or oiled baking dish. Drizzle a little butter or olive oil on top of the tomatoes. Bake till the tomatoes are soft, about 15-20 minutes. Then broil till the tops are golden. Done!

They come out warm, smelling like basil, juicy on the inside and crispy-golden on top. The ricotta is creamy and the little bursts of sweet corn are oh-so-yummy. A perfect dish!

Serve these stuffed, baked tomatoes as a side dish. Or serve them with a green salad as a main course.

Comments

He heee! we did have the tomatoes in mind! & I am having quite a few from my yard too. I love tomatoes, in any form. This is a fabulous recipe & the best part about it is the pesto that you put there. i am not too fond of Ricotta or paneer or any cheese to speak, but i think the pesto adds the zing in it.

These sound so good with the pesto! I had a mishap with stuffed tomatoes last weekend. I stuffed mine with goat cheese, garlic, and basil, and they smelled delicious as they baked. When I picked the baking pan out of the oven, it slipped out of my hands. The tomatoes landed upside down on the oven door and the floor. I spent an hour cleaning instead of eating stuffed tomatoes!

i love how thw tomatoes have stood their ground Its my hubby’s bday in a few days and we were planning to have a small get together… The only thing is i need just 1 more main course dish. Its going to be an italian affair… Any suggestions? Lasagna is already in
The others being mini pizza, omlette rolls, rye bread with olive oil. And desert need to fill the gap inbetween…
p.s: Any suggestions will be taken very seriously!

I made these earlier…ate them as a side dish with grilled pork chops…they were absolutely delicioussss!!! And I dont really care for tomatoes much either. I made some with tomato and some with green peppers and I have to admit the stuffed tomatoes tasted better. I definitely will be making these again.